New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 19:9-24 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

9. The false witness will not go unpunished,and whoever utters lies will perish.

10. Luxury is not befitting a fool;much less should a slave rule over princes.

11. It is good sense to be slow to anger,and an honor to overlook an offense.

12. The king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion,but his favor, like dew on the grass.

13. The foolish son is ruin to his father,and a quarrelsome wife is water constantly dripping.

14. Home and possessions are an inheritance from parents,but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

15. Laziness brings on deep sleep,and the sluggard goes hungry.

16. Those who keep commands keep their lives,but those who despise these ways will die.

17. Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord,who will pay back the sum in full.

18. Discipline your son, for there is hope;but do not be intent on his death.

19. A wrathful person bears the penalty;after one rescue, you will have it to do again.

20. Listen to counsel and receive instruction,that you may eventually become wise.

21. Many are the plans of the human heart,but it is the decision of the Lord that endures.

22. What is desired of a person is fidelity;rather be poor than a liar.

23. The fear of the Lord leads to life;one eats and sleeps free from any harm.

24. The sluggard buries a hand in the dish;not even lifting it to the mouth.